The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-10-07
GOODBYE TO ST. LOUIS.


The President Takes His Departure from
the Bridge City-His Experience on
Tuesday-A Sail Down the River View
ing the Yelled Prophets Parade-On
for Chicago.
ST. LOUIS, Oct 5.-As soon as PRESIDENT
Cleveland had finished breakfast yesterday
morning he proceeded, under escort of a
troop of mounted police, to the courthouse,
where public reception was held. First
came the Commercial Travellers Association
of ST Louis, about 500 in number. Follow
ing them was the crowd, and the hand
shaking continued until 1880
The reception over, the President hurried
to his carriage through a side entrance and
was driven to the excursion boat, the City
of Baton Rouge, lying at the foot of Chest
nut street At the same time Mrs Cleve-
land left the Lindell Hotel, and was
aboard the boat a few minutes later
than the President, and the vessel
steamed down the river for a trip to Jeffer-
son barracks There were between 800 and
400 invited guests on board, including
members of the Iroquois Club, of Chi
cage, and a number of promAent Grand
Army men The trip was gotten up as
q relief for the President and Mrs. Cleve-
land from the almost constant round
OF receptions and other more or less
eyacting festivities ashore, and in this re-
gard was a decided success The boat ran
down stream about eight miles, turned and
reached the landing again at 1890 An &C
companyIng excursion boat fired an artil-
lery salute, while tugs, steamers and loco
motives on both shores did their best with
steam whistles to make the trip interesting.
When the steamer reached the landing
the Presidential party were driven to the
Lindell, and after a brief stop there started
for the Fair grounds, where they were en-
tertained at lunch by President Green, of
the Fair Association Luncheon over, a
tour of tie grand stand and prin-
cipal exhibits were made, the party
also witnessing one or two heats
of the trotting races. The drive back
to the Lindell-four miles-was made slow
ly, as the entire route was crowded with
cheering men, women and children
eager for look at the distinguished visit
ors. Great masses of people were gathered
about the hotel, and gave forth cheer after
cheer as the party alighted
At $50 O'clock, after having dined and
rested, the President and Mrs. Cleveland and
their travelling companions, attended by a
reception committee and their ladies,
took seats on the Washington ave-
nue. balcony of the Linden for the
purpose of viewing, perhaps, the most
magnificent of all the grand spectacles
with which this city has honored them, a
procession of the Vailed Prophets. 1t was a
beautiful sight the floats IMPLYING notable
events of the worlds history as re-
corded in the Old Testament from
the creation down to the advent
of Christ The pageant was genu-
inc surprise to all who have viewed past
productions of the prophets. Though the
subjects treated formerly were finely Illus
trated, still it was believed by many that the
subject chosen for this year would scarcely
be properly presented without either weak
ness or trenching upon profanity The re-
suit however, created unbounded enthusi-
asm. The magnifcence of Oriental life was
wonderfully portrayed and the subjects
were treated in such a manner as to inspire
the utmost reverence for the wonderful
race and eventful eras it typifed Nothing
bordered on proclamation, and all was regal
in splendor. The President and Mrs. Cleve-
land We're loud in their praise and seemed
delighted beyond measure.
1t was $50 o'clock when the pageant had
passed the LindelL The President and
Mrs. Cleveland, escorted by the Reception
Committee, at once took carriages and
were driven to the Third street entrance of
the Merchants Exchange, where taey
alighted and were escorted to the main hall,
which had been tastefuly decorated for the
occasion, The central window in the north
wall of The hall had been draped with lace
1;o4o
the platform to which the President and
Mrs. Cleveland were conducted. The
rostrum was set out with green, and over it
was the transparency of the Vailed
Prophet riding on the dragon Around
it were draped American flags The main
entrance was topped by pretty painting
OF Liberty and her chariot, beneath which
hung an artistic placard welcoming the
guests. At each corner OF the hall were two
transparent fve-pointed stars Illuminated
with electric lights Over the fountain was
suspended a huge ball of flowers. The
guests were requested to watch this ball
when the whistle blew for the prophets to
dispense just after the entrance. A trans
formation scene followed.
At IL O'clock the Presidential party en-
tered carriages for their last drive through
the streets OF the city-fOr the present at
least-en route to the Union depot,
where their special was waiting. No
body has yet gone home, and the
streets were black with people. At
11:15 the Union depot was reached The
President and Mrs Gle Yeland and their party
at once entered the train which Immediately
started out of the depot. AS the train
moved of the distinguished pair stood in the
rear vestibule OF their car and bowed smil-
ingly their Acknowledgements of the shouts of
''Good-bye!" God bless you, Mr.. Presi-
dent, and your wife, too" The train moved
out of the yards rapidly, shot into the tun-
mel, rolled over the bridge and, with mo-
ment's halt to change engines at East St
Louis, started on its journey across Illinois
for Chicago.
just before the train started the President
and Mrs. Cleveland both expressed them
selves as enraptured with the overlooking
hospitality and enthusiasm which they had
met with upon every hand during their visit
to the city. Beyond being quite fatigued
with the continuous round of pleasure they
had enjoyed their visit very much